WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen has an update on the fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
We are bringing you an update on a blaze that fire crews have battled since early this morning at a storage…
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Americans Gershkovich and Whelan among the 24 freed in largest post-Soviet US-Russia prisoner swap
By The Associated Press The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials…
Olympic gymnastics live updates: Simone Biles seeks another gold medal in all-around final
Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics all-around finals.
Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
By MATT BROWN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 3:48 PM CDT, July 31, 2024 CHICAGO (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that…
Governor appoints new adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The top leadership post in the Mississippi National Guard is changing Thursday as one adjutant general retires and another fills the job. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that he is naming Maj. Gen. Bobby M.…
Suspect wanted on six counts of aggravated assault in Gulfport
On July 31, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department was notified of an aggravated assault that occurred on July 27, 2024, near the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 24th Street. During the investigation, Detectives identified Jabari Tyre…
Senators Wicker, Manchin lead resolution to recognize Gold Star Children
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., have introduced a resolution designating August 1, 2024, as Gold Star Children’s Day to recognize the sacrifices of the children of fallen service members. In just over a century since…
Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1500m freestyle with new Olympic record
Stephanie De Lancey At the 2024 Paris Games there might not have been an event with a more obvious favorite than Katie Ledecky and the women’s 1500m freestyle. The long-distance specialist owns the 19 fastest times in the event’s history and won…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Hancock County schools in Kiln for the first day of the new school year
Today starts another school year for all students Kindergarten through 12th grade in the Hancock County School District. Students were welcomed back with music, smiles, cheers, and high fives to set…
Mobile to vote on agreement that would restore passenger rail service to Gulf Coast
The Mobile City Council will vote Tuesday on resolutions that should help restore passenger service to the Gulf Coast. On July 25, Mobile announced an agreement had been reached between the city, the state and the Port of Mobile that…
Missing Gulfport teenager located
The Gulfport Police Department announced Thursday that Makayla Parson has been located.
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
By JONEL ALECCIA The popular deli meat company Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.…
Potential dangers surround "Back to School" social media trend
Binders and pencils are flying off the shelves, yellow buses are on the roads and swimming pools are suddenly a bit quieter. That means one thing... back to school…
A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are done. The United States led the final medal standings with 126 total medals, ahead of China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). Below is a list of all the medal winners, day by day. Sunday,…
Mississippi man charged with threatening Jackson County judge
A Cleveland, Mississippi, man is in Jackson County jail, accused of threatening a Chancery Court judge. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 38-year-old Jeffery Miles was arrested July 19 in Illinois and returned to Jackson County on Monday. He has…
Simone Biles and U.S. women win gold in team gymnastics event
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is golden once again. After winning the team silver medal in Tokyo, Simone Biles led Team USA back to the top of the Olympic podium in Paris on Tuesday. In doing so, Biles became the…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Biloxi Lighthouse for MSD World Day
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today…
Coast Guard rescues boaters stranded on Horn Island
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
BY ERIC TUCKER Updated 9:57 AM CDT, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump…
Work begins on pedestrian walkway along Highway 49 in Gulfport
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
Inclusivity playground set to open soon in Gautier
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. "An inclusion playground is…
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting, family continues civil case
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the…
Urban forest now open in Long Beach
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience in McHenry
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both…